Emerald Downs has announced a new wager for its 2016 season, and has lowered the minimum bet amount on several existing wagers.

Beginning opening day, Saturday, April 9, a new 20-cent Pick 7 will be offered on the final seven races each day. Featuring a reduced takeout of 16.1 percent, a portion of the wagering pool will carryover on days when there are no tickets with all seven winners.

“With a lower takeout this wager should offer value and a chance for a big score, especially when we get a string of carryovers,” said Emerald Downs President Phil Ziegler. “And by making it a 20 cent wager, players can afford a realistic chance of winning.”

Also in 2016, rolling Pick 3 wagers have been lowered to a 50 cent minimum, rolling Daily Doubles have been lowered to a $1 minimum wager, and Trifectas have been reduced to a 50 cent minimum wager. Last year the superfecta wager was lowered to a 10-cent minimum. The Pick 4 and Pick 5 wagers remain at 50 cents, exactas remain at $1, and the 123 Pick 6 daily handicapping contest wager remains at $2.

The final race each day should have a lot of added excitement as it will be the final leg of a Daily Double, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, 123 Racing Pick 6, and the new Pick 7.

Emerald Downs is located in Auburn, WA and is celebrating its 20th Anniversary season with 70 days of racing from April 9 to September 11.